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2 events,
Yo La Tengo
Yo La Tengo
Veteran Hoboken, NJ indie rockers Yo La Tengo make a coveted Upstate NY appearance in the 518 at Lark Hall in Albany.
Boyscott / Heaven For Real / Stella and the Reptilians
Boyscott / Heaven For Real / Stella and the Reptilians
Boyscott headline No Fun in Troy, with special guests Heaven For Real and Stella and the Reptilians kicking off the evening.
2 events,
Testament – The Bay Strikes Back Tour (w/ Exodus & Death Angel)
Testament – The Bay Strikes Back Tour (w/ Exodus & Death Angel)
The Bay Strikes Back Tour hits Empire Live, with Testament, Exodus and Death Angel, kings of '80s San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal.
WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Battle of the Bands – Hip Hop
WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Battle of the Bands – Hip Hop
Lark Hall presents the hip hop edition of the WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Battle of the Bands, a four week series with local rock, hip hop, folk and pop artists.
4 events,
Jimmy Eat World – Something Loud Tour (w/ Charly Bliss)
Jimmy Eat World – Something Loud Tour (w/ Charly Bliss)
Emo icons Jimmy Eat World headline Empire Live, supporting their latest release, Something Loud. Special guest Charly Bliss opens the show.
Scott Cook and Pete Muller
Scott Cook and Pete Muller
Scott Cook and Pete Muller - Two master songwriters come together for a special co-headline concert at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
6 events,
Matt Maeson – Never Had To Leave Tour
Matt Maeson – Never Had To Leave Tour
Singer-songwriter Matt Maeson is back with his new album Never Had To Leave and tour, stopping for a gig at Empire Live in Albany.
Hayley Jane (w/ Laura Leigh Band)
Hayley Jane (w/ Laura Leigh Band)
After her amazing solo acoustic show at the Hollow in May, this time Hayley Jane returns with her full band. The Laura Leigh Band opens.
Alan Dunham Trio
Alan Dunham Trio
For this special show, Alan Dunham revisits his early songs first released by publishing houses in Nashville, New York, Burbank and Chicago.
3 events,
Bacchanalia Arts & Music Festival 2022
Bacchanalia Arts & Music Festival is a brand new three-day, multi-venue showcase of talent from around the state and globe, to be held in downtown Troy.
Psycroptic & Fallujah – The Divine Ascension Tour (w/ Interloper / Cognitive / Malefic )
Psycroptic & Fallujah – The Divine Ascension Tour (w/ Interloper / Cognitive / Malefic )
Psycroptic and Fallujah co-headline The Divine Ascension Tour, which stops in Albany at Empire Underground. With special guests Interloper, Cognitive, and Malefic.
Toubab Krewe
Toubab Krewe
Esteemed African roots music purveyors Toubab Krewe headline a Northern 518 gig at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake.
12 events,
Bacchanalia Arts & Music Festival 2022
Bacchanalia Arts & Music Festival is a brand new three-day, multi-venue showcase of talent from around the state and globe, to be held in downtown Troy.
Wild in the Trees Music & Skate Festival
Wild in the Trees Music & Skate Festival
Wild In The Trees is a two-day music festival and skateboarding competition on the grounds of the Lake George Skate Plaza in Lake George.
One Man Avengers
One Man Avengers
Charlie Ross is back in One Man Avengers, w/ Iron Man’s armor, Cap’s shield, Hulk’s rage, Thor’s biceps, Thanos’ chin and Black Widow’s butt.
Wolf Alice – N. American Fall Tour 2022
Wolf Alice – N. American Fall Tour 2022
English alt/indie outfit Wolf Alice are back with a new album and tour after a four-year absence. Their fall tour reaches Albany in October.
7 events,
Bacchanalia Arts & Music Festival 2022
Bacchanalia Arts & Music Festival is a brand new three-day, multi-venue showcase of talent from around the state and globe, to be held in downtown Troy.
Wild in the Trees Music & Skate Festival
Wild in the Trees Music & Skate Festival
Wild In The Trees is a two-day music festival and skateboarding competition on the grounds of the Lake George Skate Plaza in Lake George.
One Man Avengers
One Man Avengers
Charlie Ross is back in One Man Avengers, w/ Iron Man’s armor, Cap’s shield, Hulk’s rage, Thor’s biceps, Thanos’ chin and Black Widow’s butt.
Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar
Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar
Louisiana’s slide guitar wizard Sonny Landreth and Austin’s sweetheart of the steel guitar Cindy Cashdollar reunite for an evening of electric, virtuosic, and tastefully delivered contemporary and traditional blues and roots music at The Egg in Albany.
0 events,
1 event,
WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Battle of the Bands – Pop & Folk
WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Battle of the Bands – Pop & Folk
Lark Hall presents the folk & pop edition of the WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Battle of the Bands, a four week series with local rock, hip hop, folk and pop artists.
4 events,
Greta Van Fleet – Dreams In Gold Tour 2022
Greta Van Fleet – Dreams In Gold Tour 2022
The retro rock revival will be in full swing when Greta Van Fleet break out the bellbottoms for an upcoming show at MVP Arena in Albany, NY. With guests Houndmouth and Robert Finley.
The Lift Series w/ Adam O’Farrill
The Lift Series w/ Adam O’Farrill
Trumpeter Adam O'Farrill performs at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall as part of The Lift Series, featuring new indie music by regional acts.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
3 events,
Sapling / The True Jacqueline / Boss Crowley
Sapling / The True Jacqueline / Boss Crowley
Sapling headline Super Dark Thursday at No Fun in Troy, with guests The True Jacqueline and Boss Crowley getting the evening started.
Six Fox Whiskey
Six Fox Whiskey
Six Fox Whiskey headline Party on the Patio at Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake, a weekly outdoor free concert series every Thursday.
Panic at the Fuze Box (Pop-Punk & Emo Night)
Panic at the Fuze Box (Pop-Punk & Emo Night)
Every Thursday night at Fuze Box in Albany it's Panic at the Fuze Box, devoted to your fave pop-punk and emo jams. There's even Emo Karaoke!
7 events,
Albany Twilight Market (October)
Albany Twilight Market (October)
The Albany Twilight Market by Osteal Blossoms is a rotating vendor market with an emphasis on strange, dark, alt, unique, and unusual.
Level Up (w/ Austeria)
Level Up (w/ Austeria)
It's a ladies-led dubstep dance party at Empire Underground, featuring female dubstep DJ/producers Level Up (Sonya Broner) and Austeria.
8 events,
Fozzy (w/ No Resolve, GFM)
Fozzy (w/ No Resolve, GFM)
Wrestler/rocker Chris Jericho and the merry band of headbangers known as Fozzy will surely rock your socks off in Albany at Empire Live.
John Petrucci (w/ Meanstreak)
John Petrucci (w/ Meanstreak)
Dream Theater co-founder and renowned guitar wizard John Petrucci performs solo with drummer Mike Portnoy at the Hart Theatre at the Egg. With lady rockers Meanstreak.
2022 Albany Taco and Margarita Festival
2022 Albany Taco and Margarita Festival
Spend a day drinking margaritas and downing tacos at the 2022 Albany Taco and Margarita Festival at MVP Arena. Do you really need to know more?
6 events,
Taylor Tomlinson – The Have It All Tour
Taylor Tomlinson – The Have It All Tour
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson brings her inimitable brand of humor to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, for a very special night of comedy.
Taylor Tomlinson – The Have It All Tour (9:30 Show)
Taylor Tomlinson – The Have It All Tour (9:30 Show)
Comedian Taylor Tomlinson brings her inimitable brand of humor to the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, for a very special night of comedy.
Mind Body Soul Expo
Mind Body Soul Expo
Celebrate the full blood moon at the Mind Body Soul Expo at The Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs!
1 event,
Barns Courtney (Rescheduled Date)
Barns Courtney (Rescheduled Date)
British singer-songwriter Barns Courtney touches down here in the North Country for a rescheduled performance at Empire Live in Albany NY.
3 events,
Billy Bragg (w/ Alice Phoebe Lou)
Billy Bragg (w/ Alice Phoebe Lou)
Iconic British polit/folk-punk singer-songwriter Billy Bragg will make a very special appearance at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
Chris Smither / Tim O’Brien w/ Jan Fabricius – Tuesday Show
Chris Smither / Tim O’Brien w/ Jan Fabricius – Tuesday Show
Chris Smither & Tim O'Brien w/ Jan Fabricius at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs is an evening with two of the finest musicians and songwriters.
WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Battle of the Bands FINALS
WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Battle of the Bands FINALS
Lark Hall presents the FINALS of the WCAA-LP 107.3 FM Battle of the Bands, a four week series with local rock, hip hop, folk and pop artists.
5 events,
Chris Smither / Tim O’Brien w/ Jan Fabricius – Wednesday Show
Chris Smither / Tim O’Brien w/ Jan Fabricius – Wednesday Show
Chris Smither & Tim O'Brien w/ Jan Fabricius at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs is an evening with two of the finest musicians and songwriters.
Paint & Sip with Andrea Tabor
Paint & Sip with Andrea Tabor
Stop by Lark Hall in Albany for an evening Paint & Sip event hosted by Andrea Tabor. Your $45 cover includes supplies, canvas and one Sangria.
Rehab (w/ Under The Den, Big Rush, Hard Luck Souls, Bonus)
Rehab (w/ Under The Den, Big Rush, Hard Luck Souls, Bonus)
Veteran Southern hip hop duo Rehab head north of the Mason-Dixon Line to headline a live show at Empire Underground in Albany.
5 events,
Comedian Bob Marley
Comedian Bob Marley
Comedian Bob Marley uses biographical and observational material for his high-energy routines. He arrives soon at Proctors in Schenectady.
Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott
Darrell Scott -- a singer, songwriter, session musician and a four time Grammy nominated artist -- performs at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
Howl Story Slam – Tupper Lake
Howl Story Slam – Tupper Lake
Howl Story Slam is a live storytelling competition, where storytellers (anyone!) take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes.
8 events,
Clem Snide & Jill Andrews’ Fall Tour
Clem Snide & Jill Andrews’ Fall Tour
Acclaimed songwriters Clem Snide and Jill Andrews will perform at Lark Hall in Albany, NY, amid their fall 2022 tour.
Breath of a Goddess – The Works of Artist Cassandra Waldenmaier
Breath of a Goddess – The Works of Artist Cassandra Waldenmaier
The Art Emporium at Eden Cafe in Albany presents the works of young artist Cassandra Waldenmaier. With live music, food and drinks.
Hollow Is Thy Heart Reunion Show (w/ The Phoenix & The Raven / Mira / DB Cooper / For Those Who Doubt)
Hollow Is Thy Heart Reunion Show (w/ The Phoenix & The Raven / Mira / DB Cooper / For Those Who Doubt)
It's a packed bill of heavy music at Empire Underground, featuring a special reunion show by headliners Hollow Is Thy Heart.
10 events,
Judas Priest – 50 Heavy Metal Years (w/ Queensryche)
Judas Priest – 50 Heavy Metal Years (w/ Queensryche)
Heavy metal godfathers Judas Priest celebrate 50 years with a massive tour and gig at MVP Arena in Albany. With fellow metal legends Queensryche opening.
Apple Versus Pumpkin Fall Throwdown
Apple Versus Pumpkin Fall Throwdown
The Apple Versus Pumpkin Fall Throwdown festival has kids' activities, vendors, food trucks, pumpkin painting, live music and shops.
Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
Renowned Led Zeppelin tribute band Zoso take the stage in Albany, NY, at Empire Underground, for a night of classic British hard rock.
0 events,
1 event,
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (w/ The Kids of Albany)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (w/ The Kids of Albany)
The Kids of Albany are back for their annual Rocky Horror Picture Show movie/performance at The Palace Theatre in Albany!
1 event,
Daniel Howell – We’re All Doomed
Daniel Howell – We’re All Doomed
Daniel Howell is back at The Egg, as stressed and depressingly dressed as ever, with his epic new solo comedy stage show, “We’re All Doomed!”
1 event,
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
5 events,
Slothrust (w/ Weakened Friends)
Slothrust (w/ Weakened Friends)
Boston based alt rockers Slothrust cross state lines to headline Empire Underground in Albany.
The Beatles’ Revolver – Rochmon Record Club Listening Party
The Beatles’ Revolver – Rochmon Record Club Listening Party
The Rochmon Record Club will converge upon The Linda in Albany to listen to and learn about The Beatles' transitional opus, Revolver.
Popa Chubby
Popa Chubby
Bronx-bred blues rocker Popa Chubby heads north to headline Lark Hall in Albany, supporting his latest record, Emotional Gangster.
7 events,
The Joy Formidable
The Joy Formidable
Welsh alt-rock trio the Joy Formidable will make a rare 518 Capital Region appearance at the intimate Hollow Bar + Kitchen in Albany, NY.
The Clay People (w/ Every Enemy Alive, Dance Cancer, The Armatory Murder, Ride The Movies)
The Clay People (w/ Every Enemy Alive, Dance Cancer, The Armatory Murder, Ride The Movies)
Albany rockers The Clay People will perform a hometown gig at Empire Underground in support of the band's new album, Cult Hypnotica.
10 events,
Brian Regan
Brian Regan
Veteran comedian and Loudermilk TV series co-star Brian Regan returns to the New York Capital Region for a set at The Egg in Albany.
Pure Poe – Three Stories from America’s Master Storyteller
Pure Poe – Three Stories from America’s Master Storyteller
Poe returns from the grave to recite his beloved stories The Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death and his famous poem The Raven.
The Erotics Mead Release / Album Pre-Release
The Erotics Mead Release / Album Pre-Release
Join Helderberg Meadworks for "a little bit of class, sass and trash" as it welcomes The Erotics to its mead hall for a double debut.
3 events,
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market
Hang out with fellow punks from the 518 at the Upstate Punk Rock Flea Market, a free all-ages event at Empire Live in Albany, NY.
No Age / Godcaster / Sunbloc
No Age / Godcaster / Sunbloc
Los Angeles duo No Age update the spirit of early punk and hardcore by covering their spiky, uptempo songs with textural ambient noise.
Michigan Rattlers
Michigan Rattlers
Midwest folk rockers Michigan Rattlers hit Lark Hall in Albany, for a special performance of their passionate heartland sound.
0 events,
1 event,
Jon McLaughlin – Indiana Anniversary Tour (w/ Kris Allen)
Jon McLaughlin – Indiana Anniversary Tour (w/ Kris Allen)
Jon McLaughlin -- a master of hooky, heartfelt piano pop -- performs his album Indiana in its entirety at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs.
4 events,
Nurse Blake – The PTO Comedy Tour
Nurse Blake – The PTO Comedy Tour
Nurse Blake uses his work experience for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. Catch him at The Egg in Albany.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Iconic astrophysicist and lecturer Neil deGrasse Tyson will present, “Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization” at the MainStage at Proctors.
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance
Wednesday Nite Swing and Blues Dance at The Linda features the 518's best swing and blues bands every week. Free dance lesson included.
6 events,
Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
Capital Region singer-songwriter Reese Fulmer performs live at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs with his revolving Carriage House band.
Kip Moore – Fire On Wheels Tour (w/ Boy Named Banjo)
Kip Moore – Fire On Wheels Tour (w/ Boy Named Banjo)
It's a night of country and bluegrass music at Empire Live in Albany, with Kip Moore headlining and guest Boy Named Banjo opening.
Welshly Arms
Welshly Arms
Cleveland bred indie rockers Welshly Arms hit Albany, NY, for a gig at Empire Underground. Guests TBA.
5 events,
Richard Marx
Richard Marx
Pop rock icon Richard Marx stops in the NY 518 music region with a show at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, rescheduled from February 2022.
Dead Air by Larry Mossey Book Release Celebration
Dead Air by Larry Mossey Book Release Celebration
Head down to Eden Cafe in Albany to celebrate the release of Dead Air: A Highly Unauthorized History of Background Music, by Larry Mossey.
Senior Living / Pencildive / Safety Meeting / Seize Atlantis
Senior Living / Pencildive / Safety Meeting / Seize Atlantis
It's the Paintbox Records Halloween Show at No Fun in Troy, featuring Senior Living, Pencildive, Safety Meeting, and Seize Atlantis.
10 events,
Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?
Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?
Robert Dubac transforms into five hysterical boneheads who offer advice on how to best straddle the gender gap; all while drinking a beer.
F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922) w/ Live Music by Order of The Illusive
F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922) w/ Live Music by Order of The Illusive
The restored 1922 silent horror classic Nosferatu celebrates its 100-year anniversary at the Linda w/ live music by Order of the Illusive.
Autumn Pancake Breakfast
Autumn Pancake Breakfast
Stop down to Caffe Lena and enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast to help raise money to purchase three new banjos for its folk music students.
2 events,
Mortal Enslavement (w/ Pathogenic / Kill All Betrayers / Tyranize)
Mortal Enslavement (w/ Pathogenic / Kill All Betrayers / Tyranize)
Mortal Enslavement -- local purveyors of "blackened tech death" -- headline Empire Underground. With Pathogenic, Kill All Betrayers and Tyranize.
Mischief Night Magical Mystery Show
Mischief Night Magical Mystery Show
What the hell is this magical mystery with live music? Come find out...see what happens. At Nanola in Malta.
1 event,
Graveyard Get-Down Rock ‘N’ Roll Halloween Party
Graveyard Get-Down Rock ‘N’ Roll Halloween Party
Graveyard Get-Down Rock 'N' Roll Halloween Party feat. El Modernist, The Mopar Cams, Sad Dads, OTB, Nikki Brown & the Well Diggers, and Common Interest.
1 event,
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue (w/ TBA)
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue (w/ TBA)
Brass band baller Trombone Shorty and his Orleans Avenue crew roll into Albany, for a gig at The Egg.
2 events,
Sean McCann ‘The Shantymann’
Sean McCann ‘The Shantymann’
Canadian Celt-folk singer-songwriter Sean McCann "The Shantymann" (formerly with Great Big Sea) sets sail at The Linda in Albany.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
An abridged adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream encounters lovers young and old, human and fairy, at the Yulman Theater.
3 events,
Mick Flannery
Mick Flannery
An award-winning, double-platinum selling artist, Mick Flannery is one of Ireland's most acclaimed songwriters and singers. Catch him in Saratoga at Caffe Lena.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
An abridged adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream encounters lovers young and old, human and fairy, at the Yulman Theater.
Panic at the Fuze Box (Pop-Punk & Emo Night)
Panic at the Fuze Box (Pop-Punk & Emo Night)
Every Thursday night at Fuze Box in Albany it's Panic at the Fuze Box, devoted to your fave pop-punk and emo jams. There's even Emo Karaoke!
7 events,
Cannibal Corpse (w/ Dark Funeral, Immolation, Black Anvil)
Cannibal Corpse (w/ Dark Funeral, Immolation, Black Anvil)
Cannibal Corpse -- heaviest of the heavy in American death metal -- headline Empire Live with guests Dark Funeral, Immolation and Black Anvil.
Gratefully Yours – Grateful Dead Tribute
Gratefully Yours – Grateful Dead Tribute
Tribute band Gratefully Yours will be playing your dream Grateful Dead sets live all night at the Waterhole Music Lounge in Saranac Lake.
Sirens of Song – Feat. The Laura Leigh Band, Sydney Worthley, Belle-Skinner and Al Olender
Sirens of Song – Feat. The Laura Leigh Band, Sydney Worthley, Belle-Skinner and Al Olender
Sirens of Song is a night of female songbirds from the 518, featuring The Laura Leigh Band, Sydney Worthley, Belle-Skinner and Al Olender.
10 events,
Steve Vai – Inviolate Tour
Steve Vai – Inviolate Tour
NY's own guitar legend brings his incredible wizardry to the Capital Region in this rescheduled date.
Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims
Crossover singer/rapper Teddy Swims will make the trek north in November to perform at Empire Live in Albany.
Kevin James
Kevin James
A true modern king of comedy and native son of New York, Kevin James makes a home state appearance at the Palace Theatre in Albany.
4 events,
Ray LaMontagne – The Monovision Tour
Ray LaMontagne – The Monovision Tour
Ray LaMontagne and trio hit the road this fall to perform the songs from his album Monovision, as well as hits from across his catalog.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
An abridged adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream encounters lovers young and old, human and fairy, at the Yulman Theater.
Perfect Arrangement
Perfect Arrangement
Perfect Arrangement merges laughs with drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover in 1950s America.
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